Question 1

how can i tell if what i have are signs of vulvar cancer?

Accepted Answer

See GYN: See your gyn and discus your concerns, a good gynecological exam will determine this, with possible biopsy if warranted.

Question 2

does a vulvar cancer causes by hpv show up signs always at beginning? or is it able to make progress by not giving any signs? thank you

Accepted Answer

Visible changes in  : the skin likely would show up way before an HPV infection could progress to cancer.

Question 3

is frequent vaginal itching a sign of vulvar cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is more likely due to yeast infection of bacterial vaginosis.  Skin disorders that affect rest of the body can also affect the vulva and may cause itching, including allergy to materials in your clothing, e.g., detergents.

Question 4

what is vulvar cancer?

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Cancer: Vulvar cancer is a rare type of cancer. It forms in a woman's external genitals, called the vulva. The cancer usually develops slowly over several years, call your doctor if you are noticing a lump , rash and itching or having abnormal bleeding.

Question 5

how is vulvar cancer staged?

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Stages I - IV: Stage i vulvar cancer is limited to only the vulva. Stage ii means the cancer has invaded surrounding structures (like the anus). Stage iii indicates spread to the lymph nodes. Stage IV is when the cancer has spread (metastasized) to distant parts of the body.

Question 6

how could i prevent vulvar cancer?

Accepted Answer

Vulvar cancer: Vulvar cancer in many, if not most, women is caused by the hpv viruses. Any behavior leading to increased exposure to the viruses (such as multiple sexual partners) can increase the risk, although the overall risk is quite low. Diseases or drugs that suppress the immune system also increase the risk, as does smoking. It has not been directly studied, but the hpv vaccine may decrease the risk.

Question 7

has anyone had surgery with complete recovery for vulvar cancer?

Accepted Answer

Early cancer is : Curable.  Patients with lesions less than 2.0 cm have a 60-80% five year survival.  Smaller lesions have better outcomes.

Question 8

how treatable is vulvar cancer? is vulvar cancer one of those cancers that is extremely treatable?

Accepted Answer

Vulvar cancer: Highly treatable. Usually a surgery like radical vulvectomy and chemotherapy and radiation therapy all modalities are employed in its treatment.

Question 9

is vulvar cancer treated with chemotherapy? how often is vulvar cancer treated with chemotherapy if it is caught in its early stages?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Early stage vulvar cancer is usually treated with surgery first or rarely radiation therapy for those who are not able to undergo surgery.  Sometimes radiation therapy is needed after surgery.  Some stage iii and IV tumors are treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation together instead of surgery.  Chemotherapy alone would usually only be used if the cancer has spread widely.

Question 10

who gets vulvar cancer?

Accepted Answer

Postmenopausal women: This cancer is fortunately relatively rare representing only 5% of gynecological cancers, occuring in post-menopausal women around 65 years old or so.  It is becoming more common in women that in their 50's however.  It is linked to human papilloma virus, the same one that causes cervical cancer.  See your doctor if you have any abnormalities of the skin of the vulva.

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